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Uswitch comments on Ofcom’s annual report
Commenting on Ofcom’s annual report, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The mums and dads of techy tots won’t be surprised to hear the findings of Ofcom’s report. Toddlers …
Struggling parents spend £10 billion on childcare during school summer holidays
Parents are spending £10 billion on childcare over school summer holidays – the equivalent to £1,704 between now and September[1] A further £13 billion will be spent on holidays and …
3D screens?! Smartphone makers should focus on the basics to win us over, say 12.5 million British tech fans
Smartphones are evolving but Brits are most concerned with the basics: how easy they are to use (29%), call reception (19%) and battery life (19%)[1] Brits vote fingerprint-scanning security as …
Ofcom publishes guide to unlocking mobile phones
Commenting on Ofcom’s guide to unlocking mobile phones, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Ofcom’s new guide is very welcome, and we hope that this information helps to dispel …
No longer Britain’s favourite mobile: iPhone5S knocked off its perch
The iPhone 5S is no longer Britain’s most popular mobile, having been overtaken by the iPhone 5C The LG G3 enters the chart at a respectable 7th place following its …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofgem forecast of increased big six retail margins
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has revealed that the forecast retail margins for the big six energy companies are expected to reach £106 per customer on a dual-fuel tariff over the …
Mayor Boris Johnson promises 5G mobile speeds to London by 2020
Commenting on the news that Mayor Boris Johnson is to pledge 5G mobile speeds to London by 2020, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “It’s all very well Boris …
Tesco launches free 4G pay as you go deal
Commenting on the launch of Tesco’s free 4G pay as you go package, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com says: “Tesco’s new free 4G pay as you go offering now …
Ofcom research shows effectiveness of TPS at eliminating nuisance calls
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research, whichshows the effectiveness of the Telephone Preference Service in reducing unsolicited live marketing and sales calls, Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com says: “It’s not …
Uswitch comments as Ofgem doubles minimum payments to consumers affected by future power cuts caused by severe weather
Ofgem has today secured an additional £3.3 million from SSE and UKPN after its investigation into the companies’ performance during the exceptional storms last Christmas in the south of England[1]. …
Ofcom says mobile & internet are now considered ‘essential’
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research, which reveals mobile and internet services are now considered ‘essential’ by consumers, Ernest Doku, tech expert at Uswitch.com says: “We’ve watched broadband become the fourth …
Households set for energy bill increase of up to £188 as fixed tariffs end
Consumers on some fixed energy deals could see their bills rise by up to £188 a year unless they take action to switch tariffs, Uswitch.com has warned.